Where to buy things in Iceland? Iceland travel shopping guide

Little friends who go to Iceland, Iceland can also shop. The following small series will recommend some shopping places or list some things that are more suitable for purchase when comparing. Let's go with Bian Xiao to see what is suitable.

Iceland is famous for its high prices. Shopping in Iceland and shopping in Europe and America are not a concept and style at all. Shopping in Iceland is more about buying Icelandic characteristics. This Icelandic shopping guide aims to introduce Iceland's most popular specialty goods, specialty stores and souvenir shops, as well as practical shopping guides for supermarkets and shopping malls. Because there are few large-scale towns in Iceland except Reykjavik, the capital, and the shopping choices are naturally much less, Reykjavik naturally accounts for the highest proportion in this paper.

Reykjavik shopping

Reykjavik, the capital, is very friendly to shoppers, because most shops are within a walking distance of 65,438+05 minutes from the city center, mainly concentrated in Laugavegur Street, which is known as the main shopping street, and Skólav_r_ustígur Street opposite Hargrimes Cathedral. There are also many shops in Bankastr_ti and Austurstr_ti streets connected with Laugavegur.

As can be seen from the map of downtown Reykjavik below, there are two yellow streets on the map, and the most basic independent shops worth visiting can be found in this area.

Icelandic characteristics

1. Icelandic sweater -Lopapeysa

Icelandic woolen sweater is becoming one of the symbols of Iceland. If you want to take home a souvenir that best reflects the "Icelandic style" and has practical value, Icelandic sweater is the first choice. Icelandic woolen sweaters were originally born for the actual needs of Icelandic farmers and fishermen. It is made of raw wool and is very warm. It is decorated with various traditional totem colors. Icelanders can be said to be one (more). You can buy an Icelandic sweater as soon as you arrive in Iceland and wear it to play in Iceland. Besides sweaters, you can also find all kinds of wool products in shops, such as scarves, gloves, hats, wool felt and so on. However, Icelandic sweaters are generally tied, and you must wear bottoming clothes inside.

Many shops in Iceland sell sweaters, as well as various souvenir shops and clothing stores, and several of them are particularly distinctive.

Icelandic Weaving Association-Icelandic Handmade Weaving Association

You can see the characteristics of this family from its name. The sweaters sold here are all Icelandic sweaters, most of which are hand-knitted, ranging from basic models to some fancy ones. There are two shops in the city center, but the main one is smaller. A semi-basement in Skólav_r_ustígur Street is filled with traditional sweaters of various colors. The branch is on Laugavegur, the main shopping street, which is relatively tidy.

Headquarters address: skó lav _ r _ ustí gur 19, 10 1 Reykjavik (the street directly opposite the Hallgrimes Cathedral

Business hours: Monday to Friday 9:00- 19:00, Saturday 9:00- 18:00, Sunday 10:00- 18:00.

Branch address: Laugavegur 53b, 10 1 Reykjavik.

Business hours: Monday to Friday 9:00- 18:00, Saturday 10:00- 17:00.

_lafoss

The brand name comes from the waterfall next to the sweater factory and opened a shop in the city center.

Address: Laugavegi8

Business hours: 10:00- 18:00.

NordicStore

Mainly selling Icelandic sweaters, but also selling some outdoor products. In addition to Icelandic brands, there are some high-quality outdoor brands from other countries, which are small and expensive.

Address: L _ Kjargata2, 10 1 Reykjavik.

Business hours: 9:00-22:00.

Reykjavik flea market -Kolaporti_FleaMarket

Reykjavik's flea market is in the city center and is open for two days every weekend. The appearance of the building is unpretentious, which is completely invisible as a market. Walking in is simply time travel, directly back to the 1980 s. Here you can buy second-hand clothes, sweaters (whether brand-new or second-hand, books, trinkets, handmade jewelry in Iceland, old stamps and postcards), and there is also a corner dedicated to selling food, cold food and some seasonings from other countries. China sauce and dried noodles can also be bought here.

More famous is the fermented shark meat here, which is less than 1000 kronor. If you want to try this notorious Icelandic "American" food, buying shark meat here won't make you feel your wallet is too bulging.

The sweaters sold in the flea market are all very traditional styles, and most of them have iconic Icelandic sweater patterns, which are much cheaper than the boutiques in the city, but there is no tax rebate here, and many shops can only trade in cash. In addition, Iceland has no bargaining culture. Don't bargain with shopkeepers for hundreds of crowns. Many shopkeepers are grandparents.

Address: tryggvag _ tu 19,1kloc-0/Reykjavik.

Business hours: every Saturday and Sunday: 1 1: 00 to 5: 00.

2.2.spútnik- Wine is ancient

The obsession of fashionable young men and women in Iceland with retro antiques is not difficult to see from the clothes worn by various young Icelandic people in the city center. Reykjavik also has many antique shops, and the oldest and most popular one is always spúútnik on Laugavegur Street.

The shop is full of colorful clothes. If those avant-garde motorcycle coats and shiny sequins don't suit you, at least you can look at Icelandic sweaters, which are permanent items in the store. Although it is not particularly cheap here, if you catch up with the discount season, especially once or twice a year, the clothes you look at are priced by weight, which is most suitable for shopping.

In addition to the storefront on the main street, there is also a large shopping mall on the third floor of Kringlan, which is introduced below.

Address: Laugavegur 28b, 10 1 Reykjavik.

Business hours: Monday to Saturday 10:00- 18:00, Sunday 12:00- 18:00.

Iceland skin care

Iceland has good air and water, and everything is natural. Iceland has also developed several skin care brands, all of which are natural, natural and fresh. Besides buying it for yourself, giving it away is also a good choice.

Blue lagoon skin care-blue lagoon skin care

Blue lake hot spring can be said to be a place that everyone who comes to Iceland will go. The blue lagoon, surrounded by volcanic lava landform, is steaming like a paradise. There is free mask mud in the Blue Lagoon for everyone to experience, which not only becomes a must-see place to come to the Blue Lagoon, but also the photo coated with mask mud has become a symbolic commemorative photo.

This mask mud is very popular. Now Blue Lagoon has developed more kinds of masks and various skin care products, but the popular product is white mask mud, and green seaweed mask mud is also worth trying.

Place of purchase

In addition to the shops in Blue Lake Hot Springs, blue lagoon Skin Care also has a shop in Laugavegur, the main shopping street in the city center, which is very easy to find. However, if you don't need to check it, it is more convenient to buy it in the duty-free shop at Kevlavik International Airport in Iceland, and it is directly tax-free, and you don't need to fill out a tax refund form.

Biological effects-Beoufi

Beoufi is the upstart of Iceland's skin care products, which has gradually ignited popularity in the global fashion and beauty session. Although advertisements have almost disappeared, their reputation is invincible.

The brand is natural and high-tech, and many Icelandic natives are its loyal users. It is no exaggeration to say that it is a national skin care brand.

The retail price of Beoufi in China is relatively expensive. If you come to Iceland, of course, you shouldn't miss the big and special opportunities. There are pharmacies in Iceland, some skin care shops, design shops, and Hagkaup, a large shopping mall introduced below. In terms of price, it is always the most cost-effective to buy duty-free shops at international airports. Of course, if you buy enough in the store, you can ask for a tax refund, just one more step.

Soli

Sóley is a skin care brand of the same name founded by Icelandic actress SóleyElíasdóttir, which is an organic skin care series. The taste is faint Icelandic herbal fragrance, and the packaging is simple. Hand cream and lip balm are very popular. Common in design rooms and pharmacies in the city center. There are also duty-free shops at the airport.

If you just want to try it, Sóley's products are used in fontana geothermal hot springs and bathrooms near Jinhuan.

Icelandic health products/food

Icelandic fish oil

Many people have heard of Icelandic sea cucumber (also known as red polar ginseng), which has the advantage of being located in the pollution-free sea area of Iceland. However, Icelandic sea cucumber has no thorns and is not a traditional variety in China, so Iceland is famous for its nutritious fish oil. Icelandic fish oil is cheap and good. I can't publicize the benefits of eating fish oil too much. Don't worry about choosing fish oil in Iceland. Mainly from a local brand-Lysi. Others, such as the own brand fish oil of Pink Piggy Supermarket, are actually produced by Lysi.

There are many products under the brand, such as cod oil, shark liver oil, fish oil with vitamin A and D, or other special effects.

If you want to save money, you must go to Bonus, a pink pig supermarket, and buy fish oil. The price here is the cheapest. If you don't want to take up luggage space, you'd better buy boxed capsules, one capsule a day. If you buy a bottle, you usually take two or three capsules a day. If it has the same effect, you need to buy more bottles and take up more luggage space.

OmNom- Nordic design handmade chocolate

Don't think that Iceland's snacks are only famous Icelandic yogurt, but there are actually Icelandic chocolates! The first time I saw omNom chocolate, I couldn't help but marvel at its beauty. Such exquisite and personalized packaging has the temperament of Icelandic minorities. OmNom originated from Reykjavik and its brand is very young. It strives to make delicious and distinctive chocolate with the best raw materials.

However, products with such care are indeed expensive. They are sold in many coffee shops, bookstores and designer shops in the capital. Prices range from 65,438+0,300 kronor to 65,438+0,600 kronor. If you buy it at the airport, you only need 990 kronor, which is absolutely worth it. There are many flavors to choose from. My personal favorite is the sea salt flavor in green package and the coffee flavor in brown package. Coffee is a special flavor launched in cooperation with ——ReykjavikRoasters, the leader of local coffee shops. Fragrant but not greasy, recommended by both hands.

However, don't just look at appearance to choose. Purple is a strange licorice flavor that Icelanders like. If you don't grow up in northern Europe, it is really hard to like it.

Address of flagship store: Hó lmasó _ 4, 10 1 Reykjavik.

Business hours:11:00-18: 00.

Nordic design

Icelanders are very artistic and creative, and are not bound by tradition, which is also reflected in their design. For friends who like Nordic design, Iceland can not only meet your expectations of Nordic customs, but also give you some unexpected surprises.

In the capital Reykjavik, you can find many Icelandic brands with different styles. Some focus on home, some focus on art, some focus on clothing, and some are a mixture of everything.

Klum

Klum's small house is the oldest wooden house in Reykjavik. It has a beautiful appearance and a hole in it. All of them are designed by Iceland, and there are more than 200 designs by Icelandic designers, including home, furnishings, jewelry, clothing, skin care products, chocolate and so on. Just entering the door is a jewelry studio on the left. Sometimes you can see designers polishing their works seriously and attentively.

Address: Reykjavik, Iceland

(Note: Since 2065438+May 2006, Kraum has moved out of the black house due to the expiration of the lease. This is the new address. This street is connected with Laugavegur, the main shopping street.

Business hours: Monday to Friday 9: 00-18: 00; Saturday10: 00-17: 00; Sunday 12:00- 17:00

gold

Aurum is definitely a paradise for Nordic wind lovers. Simple and refreshing, full of childlike interest. All kinds of beautiful colors and cute knickknacks make people want to take home.

Address: Reykjavik, Iceland

Business hours: Monday to Friday10: 00-18: 00; Saturday11:00-17: 00; Sunday 12:00- 17:00

HrímH_nnunarhús

Hrím is a home brand with bright colors. It has two stores in the main shopping street in the city center, one focusing on home decoration and the other focusing on kitchen supplies. Later, it opened a branch in the Cleveland Shopping Center outside the city center.

HRímeld HUS (main kitchen supplies

Address: 32, 10 1 Reykjavik

Business hours: Monday to Saturday10: 00-18: 00; Sunday 13:00- 17:00

HrímH_nnunarhús

Address: 25 Laugaveiji, Reykjavik, 10 1

Business hours: Monday to Wednesday10: 00-18: 00; Thursday10: 00-21:00; Friday-Saturday10: 00-18: 00; Sunday 13:00- 17:00

hrmkringlunni

Address: Kringlunni 4- 12 in Reykjavik, 103.

Business hours: Monday to Wednesday10: 00-18: 30; Thursday10: 00-21:00; Friday10: 00-19: 00; Saturday10: 00-18: 00; Sunday 13:00- 18:00

A more detailed introduction of the above three stores can be found in the Nordic Design Store in Reykjavik that I wrote.

Spark design space-spark design space

SPARK is not only a shop, but also a display platform for Icelandic design, hoping to highlight the internal relationship between designers and their fields. Not only Icelandic design products are sold here, but also some design-related activities and projects are often carried out here to present and express Iceland's design concept from the aspects of vision, touch, taste and smell. Besides buy buy, if you want to know more about Icelandic design culture, you must come here and have a look.

bonus

Bonus is probably the most famous supermarket chain in Iceland, and it is recognized as the cheapest and most affordable. The product structure in the bonus is very simple, and the variety of products is not absolutely rich, but it is no problem to meet the basic dietary needs. Bonus can basically be seen in downtown Reykjavik and major towns in China. Bonus has the disadvantage of unfriendly business hours, which are basically between 10 and 6: 30. On some days, you don't open the door until 1 1 and 12. If you want to shop in this supermarket, you must go during the day.

koruna

Krone is also a very affordable supermarket chain. Krone stores are usually larger than Bonus and have a wider range of goods-especially fresh meat and fish. In addition to the capital area, there are some in other towns. Krone's business hours are more friendly than Bonus's. Although the closing time of different stores is different, it is usually around 8-9 pm.

Hagkopp

Hagkaup is a hypermarket-style supermarket, selling all kinds of goods from food and cosmetics to various household appliances. Hagkaup has many choices and the price is very good if you want to buy Lopi, an Icelandic wool thread. Hagkaup's food price is relatively high, and other commodities are in the middle price range.

10- 1 1

10- 1 1 is a 24-hour supermarket chain, which is between convenience stores and large supermarkets, and its price is estimated to be the most expensive among the supermarket chains in Iceland. The advantage is that it can be seen everywhere in Iceland, and there is one at Kevlavik International Airport in Iceland. You can also buy a phone card. If you are really in a hurry and want to buy something to eat, you can choose 10- 1 1.

Tax rebate in Iceland

Although the price in Iceland is not low, shopping in many shops in Iceland can be refunded, which generally ranges from 1 1-24% according to the category of goods. The following are some requirements and precautions for Iceland's tax refund.

Consumption amount: 6000 Icelandic krona in a single payment. This 6000 kronor refers to the total consumption price of goods that meet the tax refund conditions, and a single commodity does not have to exceed 6000 kronor.

Refundable goods: Not all goods can be refunded. Service consumption, such as tour groups, restaurants and hotels, is non-refundable. Generally, goods can be refunded, but postcards and stamps can't. You can ask the clerk when shopping. Some shops may not participate in tax refund. Most shops that can refund tax will put a tax refund flag in front of the store, usually pink or blue.

Tax refund form: When shopping, most stores will ask you whether you need a tax refund. If the clerk doesn't ask, you can directly ask for the tax refund form: canIgetthetaxrefundform?

Fill in the tax refund form: you need to fill in your name, passport number, permanent address, credit card number, signature, etc. You need to fill in in capital letters. If you want to get cash directly at the airport tax refund, you don't have to fill in the credit card number.

Location of tax refund: Reykjavik tax refund point has been cancelled, and now tax refund can only be made at Kevlavik International Airport in Iceland, located on the first floor. At present, everyone must get a tax refund before the security check. It is recommended that you refund the tax before you check your luggage, in case the tax refund personnel ask to see what you have bought.

Opening hours of the tax refund window: it will be open when there are international flights.

Time to get the tax refund: If you choose to return the money to your credit card, it may take up to 6 to 8 weeks to receive the tax refund. You can also choose to refund cash directly at the tax refund window of the airport, but each order will be charged a certain handling fee.

Tax refund is too late: if you arrive at the airport too late, there is not enough time to apply for tax refund before boarding, don't worry. When you get a tax refund form when shopping, the clerk will usually give you an envelope. After returning home, you can send the completed tax refund form back to the headquarters of the tax refund company. Specific procedures and precautions can be found on this webpage.